Gardens Welcoming Children

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 442 of the best Gardens Welcoming Children to enjoy.

Your visits and donations to these private gardens raise important funds for Charitable causes across the UK.

Thanks to the generosity of owners opening gardens for free National Garden Scheme was able to raise and donate over £3.4 million to charities last year. We hope to top this in 2025 with more beautiful gardens open for you to visit this year than ever before.

2025 Highlights

442

Gardens to visit in the UK
22

Gardens in London
21

Gardens in Dorset
16

Gardens in Hampshire
15

Gardens in Kent

Browse our UK garden map of over 3,500 gardens to find the best gardens near you to visit May-October 2024.

London

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There are 22 rose gardens in London, open between 1 March and 15 October 2025. London is known for rich history and iconic landmarks.

Candlewood House Care Home

Candlewood House Care Home, NW2 2TD

86A Underhill Road

86A Underhill Road, SE22 0QU

75 Mayola Road

75 Mayola Road, E5 0RF

7 Deansway

7 Deansway, N2 0NF

Norfolk

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There are 7 rose gardens in Norfolk, open between 15 March and 31 October 2025. Norfolk is known for the Norfolk Broads and historic city of Norwich.

Southgate House

Southgate House, NR1 2AQ

Tudor Lodgings

Tudor Lodgings, PE32 2AN

Warborough House

Warborough House, NR23 1QH

Manor House Farm, Wellingham

Manor House Farm, PE32 2TH

Suffolk

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There are 5 rose gardens in Suffolk, open between 1 April and 31 October 2025. Suffolk is known for coastal towns and Sutton Hoo.

Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens

Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens, CB8 9TN

Church Lane House

Church Lane House, CB8 0RL

The Old Rectory, Ingham

The Old Rectory, IP31 1NQ

Henstead Exotic Garden

Henstead Exotic Garden, NR34 7LD

Cornwall

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There are 8 rose gardens in Cornwall, open between 1 March and 10 October 2025. Cornwall is known for its rugged coastline and Tintagel Castle linked to King Arthur.

The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage, PL13 2JA

Antony Woodland Garden & Woodland Walk

Antony Woodland Garden & Woodland Walk, PL11 2QA

Malibu

Malibu, PL27 6TP

Port Navas Chapel

Port Navas Chapel, TR11 5RQ

Derbyshire

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There are 12 rose gardens in Derbyshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Derbyshire is known for Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House.

Gorse Cottage

Gorse Cottage, S32 3YB

60 Poplar Road

60 Poplar Road, DE72 3BH

Dronfield Heritage Trust

Dronfield Heritage Trust, S18 1PX

90 Boughton Lane

90 Boughton Lane, S43 4QF

Dorset

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There are 21 rose gardens in Dorset, open between 1 March and 23 November 2025. Dorset is known for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

Wraxall Manor

Wraxall Manor, DT2 0HP

Dedley Farm

Dedley Farm, DT6 6EN

Muddy Patches

Muddy Patches, DT3 4JT

Folly Farm Cottage

Folly Farm Cottage, DT6 4PH

Essex

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There are 10 rose gardens in Essex, open between 1 March and 26 October 2025. Essex is known for its coastline, historic Colchester, and proximity to London.

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, CM3 1PP

Quayside Court

Quayside Court, CO12 3HH

Snares Hill Cottage

Snares Hill Cottage, CM6 3RY

Rookwoods

Rookwoods, CO9 3QG

Gloucestershire

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There are 14 rose gardens in Gloucestershire, open between 6 March and 31 October 2025. Gloucestershire is known for the Cotswolds and historic Gloucester Cathedral.

Nature in Art Museum and Art Gallery

Nature in Art Museum and Art Gallery, GL2 9PA

Wicks Green Farm

Wicks Green Farm, GL2 3SP

37 Queens Road

37 Queens Road, GL50 2LX

Chase End

Chase End, NP16 7JN

Kent

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There are 15 rose gardens in Kent, open between 1 March and 30 November 2025. Kent is known for orchards and hop gardens, the 'Garden of England'.

Falconhurst

Falconhurst, TN8 5NR

Bishopscourt

Bishopscourt, ME1 1TS

West Malling Early Summer Gardens

West Malling Early Summer Gardens, ME19 6LW

Went House

Went House, ME19 6LW

Leicestershire

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There are 6 rose gardens in Leicestershire, open between 1 April and 31 October 2025. Leicestershire is known for National Space Centre and discovery of King Richard III.

Manor House

Manor House, LE7 4UW

Westbrooke House

Westbrooke House, LE16 8AX

Tresillian House

Tresillian House, LE13 0BQ

Mountain Ash

Mountain Ash, LE6 0AJ

Lincolnshire

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There are 7 rose gardens in Lincolnshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Lincolnshire is known for historic Lincoln and agricultural landscapes.

66 Spilsby Road

66 Spilsby Road, PE21 9NS

Marigold Cottage

Marigold Cottage, LN12 2NP

The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage, PE12 8JN

Aubourn Hall

Aubourn Hall, LN5 9DZ

Shropshire

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There are 8 rose gardens in Shropshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Shropshire is known for the Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO site.

The Paddock

The Paddock, SY5 8AN

Horatio's Garden

Horatio's Garden, SY10 7AG

Sunningdale

Sunningdale, SY4 5ED

48 Bramble Ridge

48 Bramble Ridge, WV16 4SQ

Hampshire

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There are 16 rose gardens in Hampshire, open between 1 March and 24 October 2025. Hampshire is known for the New Forest National Park and Portsmouth dockyards.

The Square House

The Square House, SO23 9RX

Lord Wandsworth College

Lord Wandsworth College, RG29 1TB

Hook Cross Allotments

Hook Cross Allotments, RG27 9DB

Twin Oaks

Twin Oaks, SO53 1LW

Herefordshire

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There are 4 rose gardens in Herefordshire, open between 1 March and 16 November 2025. Herefordshire is known for cider production and picturesque Wye Valley.

Herefordshire Growing Point

Herefordshire Growing Point, HR4 7DX

The Nutshell

The Nutshell, HR9 6HG

Sheepcote

Sheepcote, HR8 2RD

Ralph Court Gardens

Ralph Court Gardens, HR7 4LU

Yorkshire

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There are 5 rose gardens in Yorkshire, open between 23 March and 18 October 2025. Yorkshire is known for its diverse landscapes, known as 'God's Own Country'.

The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage, YO25 8JT

Pilmoor Cottages

Pilmoor Cottages, YO61 2QQ

Fawley House

Fawley House, HU15 2LT

Fernleigh

Fernleigh, S8 7RT

Devon

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There are 15 rose gardens in Devon, open between 1 March and 15 November 2025. Devon is known for two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Ashridge Court

Ashridge Court, EX20 2DH

Little Dinworthy

Little Dinworthy, EX22 7QX

Chao Nan

Chao Nan, TQ14 9SL

The Blundell's School Garden

The Blundell's School Garden, EX16 4DN

Northamptonshire

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There are 15 rose gardens in Northamptonshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Northamptonshire is known for shoe-making industry and stately homes.